Instagram recommends specific video specs for best quality. This tool compresses and optimizes your videos for Instagram Reels (90 sec), Stories (60 sec), and feed posts — ensuring fast upload and crisp playback.
Instagram re-encodes all uploads. Starting with a properly sized video (1080×1920 for Reels, under 100MB) prevents double-compression artifacts and ensures the best possible quality on the platform.
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How to Compress Video for Instagram — Reels, Stories & Feed
- Upload your video file
- Select aspect ratio: 9:16 for Reels/Stories, 1:1 or 4:5 for feed
- Set resolution to 1080p (Instagram max)
- Compress to under 100MB for smooth upload
- Download and upload to Instagram
Pro Tips
- Instagram Reels: 9:16 aspect ratio, 1080×1920px, max 90 seconds
- Instagram Stories: 9:16, 1080×1920px, max 60 seconds per segment
- Feed posts: 1:1 (1080×1080) or 4:5 (1080×1350) for maximum screen space
- Keep videos under 100MB for reliable upload without timeout errors
- H.264 MP4 at 30fps is the ideal format for Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
What video size does Instagram accept?
Instagram accepts up to 650MB but recommends under 100MB. Max resolution is 1080p. Reels: up to 90 seconds, Stories: 60 seconds, Feed: 60 minutes.
Why does Instagram reduce my video quality?
Instagram re-encodes all uploads. Starting with 1080p H.264 MP4 at proper aspect ratio minimizes quality loss from re-encoding.
Best aspect ratio for Instagram?
9:16 for Reels and Stories (full screen). 4:5 for feed posts (maximum vertical space in feed). 1:1 for carousel posts.
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